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Malik Kafur (died 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin's general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of Gujarat , and rose to prominence in the 1300s.
Malim Kafur’s first stint as a military commander was in 1306 when Alauddin sent him to Punjab to repulse a Mongol invasion from the Chagatai Khanate, which he successfully accomplished. By this time, he was referred to as Na’ib-i Barbak (“assistant master of ceremonies”).
Feb 20, 2024 · Malik Kafur is known as one of the most important commanders and favourite slaves to Alauddin Khalji of the Khalji dynasty. Being infamous in history for his participation in several revolts as the commander of Alauddin Khalji, he was also famous for his military tactics, strategy, and loyalty towards Alauddin Khalji.
During 1310–1311, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji sent an army led by his slave-general Malik Kafur to the southernmost kingdoms of India.
ʿAlāʾ al-Dīn’s lieutenant, Malik Kāfūr, was sent on a plundering expedition to the south in 1308, which led to the capture of Warangal, the overthrow of the Hoysala dynasty south of the Krishna River, and the occupation of Madura in the extreme south. Malik Kāfūr returned to Delhi… Read More.
Malik Kafur (died 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin's general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of Gujarat, and rose to prominence in the 1300s.
Jul 5, 2023 · The expeditions to the south were sent under Malik Kafur, a trusted commander of Alauddin who held the office of the Naib. In AD 1306–07, Alauddin planned a fresh campaign in Deccan. His first target was Rai Karan (the earlier ruler of Gujarat), who had now occupied Baglana and defeated him.
One of the leading nobles of Alauddin Khalji’s period was undoubtedly the slave named Malik Kafur whom Barani has put under the third category of nobles who brought destination of the Alai government.2 However, contemporary chroniclers like Barani and Amir Khusrau have not mentioned his early life and career, but Isami has traced him as of Mathu...
Sep 15, 2020 · Malik Kafur laid his eyes on the riches on the Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple and planned an attack. The Pandian kings decided to have a double strategy to tackle Malik Kafur’s offensive.
In late 1310, the Sultan of Delhi Alauddin Khalji sent his slave-general Malik Kafur on an expedition to the southernmost regions of India. In February 1311, Malik Kafur besieged the Hoysala capital Dwarasamudra, and the defending ruler Veera Ballala III surrendered without much resistance.
